The speedometer of the WAP5 is locked at a steady 75kmph which is the maximum allowed over the Godavari Bridge. KZJ-BPQ section, 2004. By Shashanka.

Assistant Loco Pilot's view of the H Nizamuddin - Bangalore Rajdhani Express. BPQ-KZJ section, 2004. By Shashanka.

YDM4 #6498 is seen from top of the Haryana Express at Patel Nagar Station. Note the unique logo of the shed. Delhi, 2003. By Shashanka.

Lallguda's WAP4 #22322 (The Palindrome) hauls the legendary Coromandel Express on the last leg of its Howrah - Madras journey. Nellore, 19/9/2004. By Shashanka.

Arakkonam WAM4-6PD #20422 arrives with the Ernakulam - Rajendranagar Express. Nellore, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.

Lallaguda WAG7 #27554 hauls a loaded BCN/A rake towards Madras. Note the mid mounted headlamps and rakish profile of the loco. Nellore, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.

Lallguda's WAP4 #22202 hauls the Pinakini Express to Vijaywada. This loco was the second WAP4 ever to be built and was originally homed at Jhansi in Rajdhani style colors. Nellore, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.

Overkill: 5000hp for 6 coaches !!! Yes sir... this is the Vijaywada - Egmore Jan Shatabdi being hauled by Erode's brute #22223. Note normal SLRs on the train instead of Jan Shatabdi coaches. Shahshanka, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.

MMTS Rake #5B operating on the Falaknuma - Lingampalli route coasts to a halt at Begumpet station. Hyderabad, 20/9/04. By Shashanka.

A special speed limit termination board for MMTS services only. In other areas this board would read T/EMU. Hussain Sagar jn., Hyderabad, 20/9/04. By Shashanka.

Diesel under lots of wires: The Hyderabad - Chittapur passenger is hauled by Pune WDM2 #18495 in the traditional maroon livery. However, the shed's characteristic green stripes under the cab are missing. Begumpet, Hyderabad, 20/9/04. By Shashanka.

A handsome looking Guntakal WDM2 #17595 with the Rayalseema/Haripriya Expresses sets out on its overnight run. Hussain Sagar Jn., Hyderabad, 20/9/04. By Shashanka.

The Godavari Express to Vishakhapatnam gets a surpise Ghaziabad WAP1 (#22023) instead of its usual WAP4 (Lallaguda). It would have been interesting to know how the 3900hp loco fared with the enormous 24 coach rake. Hussain Sagar Jn., Hyderabad, 20/4/2004.

King of Beasts: Drivers ready Hubli shed's WDP #20003 for the 7085 Express's overnight run to Bangalore on a wet evening. Note the interesting starter signal mast on the right. Secundrabad, 20/4/2004. By Shashanka.

Late into the evening, a Tughlakabad WAG5 #23994 hauls a BCN/A rake towards Vijaywada. Curiously, the drivers have the front pantograph raised. Nellore, 19/4/2004. By Shashanka.